Celebrating the life of
Joel Franklin Thomas, Sr.
August 15, 2009 - August 15, 2009
Joel F. Thomas, Sr.
- SAVANNAH - Joel was 83
and died August 13, 2009
Born in Tombs County
May 29, 1926 Joel worked
for CSX Railroad Company
shoveling coal into old
fashioned steam engines
and advanced to being
"Engineer" on new diesel
locomotive trains until
his 1986 retirement.
He was encourager and
teacher to his wife for
59 years, an excellent
provider and he loved
her freckles and curly
red hair. He loved his
family, fishing and fun
above any worldly
possession, but was
tempered with
seriousness.
Joel is survived by
his wife, Hilda, three
sons, Franklin, Dewey
and Perry, three
grandsons, a great-
grandson and Joel's
sister, Ruth DeBlois.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
at Fox and Weeks Funeral
Directors, Islands Chapel
with the family receiving
friends from 12:30 p.m.
until 2:00 p.m.
Burial will be in Bulloch
County.
I know it is a sad time to loose your father. But what a glorious time when we are re-united with our loved ones in heaven. God bless you.
- Cathye Rhodes, Pt. Wentworth, GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of temporary loss. I am sure Mr. Joel has already taken a fishing excursion or two and will be happy to share his stories when we arrive. Love to all , Mike and Judy Bruner
- Michael A Bruner, Powder Springs, GA
I will never forget Uncle Joel and his never ending sense of humor and mischieviousness. He pulled me on water skis right into the marsh, then when he found out I wasn't hurt, laughed and laughed at the mess I was in. I loved to hear he and my Daddy sing all those old songs....it makes me smile to think of it and I hope I can remember most of the words. Good bye Uncle Joel...Please kiss my Daddy and Mama when you get where you're going....Ya'll go fishing. I love you. Jamie
- Jamie, Germanton, NC
Franklin, we were sad to hear about your dad. Wow, what a testimony to faithfulness, both to his wife, and his children. We pray God will comfort you and your family as only He can during this time of loss.
- Carlton and Tina Davis, Savannah, GA
I know it is a sad time to loose your father. But what a glorious time when we are re-united with our loved ones in heaven. God bless you.
- Cathye Rhodes, Pt. Wentworth, GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of temporary loss. I am sure Mr. Joel has already taken a fishing excursion or two and will be happy to share his stories when we arrive. Love to all , Mike and Judy Bruner
- Michael A Bruner, Powder Springs, GA
I will never forget Uncle Joel and his never ending sense of humor and mischieviousness. He pulled me on water skis right into the marsh, then when he found out I wasn't hurt, laughed and laughed at the mess I was in. I loved to hear he and my Daddy sing all those old songs....it makes me smile to think of it and I hope I can remember most of the words. Good bye Uncle Joel...Please kiss my Daddy and Mama when you get where you're going....Ya'll go fishing. I love you. Jamie
- Jamie, Germanton, NC
Franklin, we were sad to hear about your dad. Wow, what a testimony to faithfulness, both to his wife, and his children. We pray God will comfort you and your family as only He can during this time of loss.
- Carlton and Tina Davis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
